A Fire Can Be Devastating to Your Home or Business

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Team RIDNER can manage the aftermath and restore your business or home!

A small fire can be just as devastating for your home or business as a large fire. Small grease fire in the kitchen can create smoke and soot that spreads throughout the house causing it stick to everything in its way. The actual fire damage can be overwhelming and scary, but your home or business and all your possessions can typically be replaced or cleaned.

Once the smoke has cleared and fire is out, what is the next step?

Ensure that it's safe to enter the property. The fire department could have left behind standing water or broken glass on the floors from extinguishing the fire.
To prevent soot particles from causing further damage to upholstery and carpets, you need to limit movement within your property. Believe it or not, walking on the carpets and sitting on the furniture can make the cleaning process more difficult.
If electricity is shut off, it’s important to empty your freezer and refrigerator and leave the doors open. Leaving food in place can ruin the appliance.

We are certified in fire, soot and smoke restoration and can assess the damage and stop any further damage from occurring. For instance, soot and smoke not only leave a strong odor behind but can also cause corrosion and etching that will need to be stopped before it becomes a bigger problem.

Things to AVOID after a fire.

FIRST, you will need to obtain permission from the Fire Department to enter your home or business after the fire. Some fires can cause structural damage and make it unsafe to enter.
You could cause more damage to walls, surfaces, fabrics, carpets, or furniture by attempting to clean them yourself. It requires specialized cleaning products, tools, and processes to clean affected materials by our team of certified professionals.
Do not turn on any electronics that have been exposed to fire or smoke. Further damage can occur to affected electronic or worse could cause electrocution. To help decrease stress, part of our service is to examine your electronics and determine whether they can be professionally cleaned and restored.

The Aftermath: Who to Call?

For a comprehensive fire damage cleanup and restoration, we recommend reaching out to us, TEAM RIDNER, at 931-723-8088. Our team of professionals are equipped to handle all aspects of fire recovery, ensuring a thorough and efficient return to normalcy. We make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO eliminates odors!

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SERVPRO of Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, and Moore Counties are IICRC certified in odor elimination. Our trained technicians can identify the source of the odor, as well as use odor specific techniques to eliminate the offensive odors. This is can be a multistep process in which our technicians must first identify the source or cause of the odor. We then take into account the surface in which the odor resides on to make the most effective plan for removing the odor, as masking is not effective in serious or persistent odors. Our trained technicians will then use one of our multiple odor removal chemicals to eliminate the issue.

Call SERVPRO of Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, and Moore for any of your odor removal needs! Our certified technicians will make it "Like it Never Even Happened".

About SERVPRO of Bedford/Lincoln/Marshall/Moore Counties

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SERVPRO of Bedford/Lincoln/Marshall/Moore is mainly known for our restoration services after water, fire, or smoke damage occurs. We also are able to do biohazard clean up, mold remediation, general cleanings, and board ups. We are able to offer emergency services with water damage and board up so that we can minimize damage as quickly as possible when an unexpected event occurs. As an IICRC Certified Firm, our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. We believe in continuous training: from initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. Our team at SERVPRO of Bedford/Lincoln/Marshall/Moore all love helping people and enjoy being in a business where we get to make it "Like it never even happened."

Do's and Don'ts of Fire Damage

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Ever wonder what you can do after a fire happens? While looking at the aftermath can be daunting, we have some tips on what you can do to get started after a fire happens, while waiting on your SERVPRO professionals to show up.

First, lets start with the do's. You should limit movement around carpeted and upholstered areas to prevent soot from being embedded. If the electricity is turned off, you can empty the fridge or freezer and leave the doors open to prevent odors from setting in. Wiping down any chrome on appliances, or trim with clean hands. If it is during the winter and the heat is shut off, use RV antifreeze in any water holding areas (i.e. sinks, toilets, holding tanks, tubs) to prevent freezing pipes to avoid a water emergency as well.

Now, moving on to the don'ts. Do not attempt to clean soot from walls, painted surfaces, carpets, upholstered furniture, or electrical appliances without contacting a SERVPRO professional. Do not consume any food or beverages that may have been close to the fire, heat, or water as they may be contaminated. Do not turn on any ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, as the wiring may be wet and cause secondary damage. Do not clean garments on your own, improper cleaning can cause the smoke odor to set in.

While these tips may help you begin your clean up journey after a fire, always reach out to your local SERVPRO professionals for your fire damage restoration needs. No job is too big or too small.

Disasters Big or Small, We Can Handle It All

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Disasters can come in many shapes and sizes. Whether it’s minor flood damage from a leaking washing machine or catastrophic damage from a tornado, SERVPRO of Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, and Moore Counties can handle it all.

Not all damage restoration companies can handle such a wide array of business sizes and damage types like us. Some don’t have the equipment or capabilities to handle major damages to large properties. Other restoration companies feel small jobs, like minor water damage to a home, are not worth their time to fix. That’s not the case at SERVPRO of Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, and Moore Counties. We are committed to cleaning up and restoring homes and businesses of every shape and size no matter how big or small the damage is.

We Can Handle Any Type of Disaster

At SERVPRO of Bedford/Lincoln/Marshall/Moore, not only can we handle any size disaster, but we can also handle almost any type of disaster. Our highly trained crews and fully equipped warehouse of equipment and materials are ready 24/7 to respond to your disaster. From water to fire to mold and even biohazard, we can handle a variety of jobs with a crew that is specifically trained in restoration. With a team that is IICRC certified in all disasters, we have the experience and expertise to call, whether a large commercial job or a small job in your home and anything in between.

We’ve Helped Homes and Businesses of All Sizes

When it comes to fire, water, and mold damage, no home or business is immune to these damages. At SERVPRO of Bedford/Lincoln/Marshall/Moore, we’ve helped hundreds of homes and businesses all over our community clean up and get back to normal after suffering damages and losses. On any given day, we could be cleaning up a home from an electrical fire, drying out a house after flooding, and doing mold remediation and vapor barrier in a crawl space under a home. We have the crew, the equipment, and the expertise to handle whatever size job happens to come next.

Give the Residential and Commercial Restoration and Cleaning Pros a Call

If your home or business should suffer from mold damage, water damage, or fire damage, give the restoration and cleaning pros at SERVPRO of Bedford/Lincoln/Marshall/Moore a call. Whether it’s in the middle of the night, a holiday, or on the weekend, we are willing and ready to assist you in both your damage cleanup and restoration. No job is too small and no job is too big. We can handle it all at SERVPRO of Bedford/Lincoln/Marshall/Moore.